Chapter IX

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From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

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From this reading François de Bassompierre was born at the Château of Harouel, in Lorraine, on Palm Sunday, April 12, 1579, “at four o’clock in the morning.”

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From this reading François de Bassompierre was born at the Château of Harouel, in Lorraine, on Palm Sunday, April 12, 1579, “at four o’clock in the morning.”

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From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

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From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading However that may be, it was undoubtedly a very old family indeed, as well as a distinguished one, and, like most old families, had its mysterious traditions; but, at any rate, the legend of the Bassompierres had nothing sinister about it.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading François de Bassompierre was born at the Château of Harouel, in Lorraine, on Palm Sunday, April 12, 1579, “at four o’clock in the morning.”

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading However that may be, it was undoubtedly a very old family indeed, as well as a distinguished one, and, like most old families, had its mysterious traditions; but, at any rate, the legend of the Bassompierres had nothing sinister about it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

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From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

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From this reading However that may be, it was undoubtedly a very old family indeed, as well as a distinguished one, and, like most old families, had its mysterious traditions; but, at any rate, the legend of the Bassompierres had nothing sinister about it.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

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From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

brought into existence

From this reading François de Bassompierre was born at the Château of Harouel, in Lorraine, on Palm Sunday, April 12, 1579, “at four o’clock in the morning.”

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

a period of 100 years

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

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From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.

From this reading François de Bassompierre was born at the Château of Harouel, in Lorraine, on Palm Sunday, April 12, 1579, “at four o’clock in the morning.”

brought together in one place

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

past form of “confiscate” — take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority

From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

causing confusion or disorientation

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

all of the offspring of a given progenitor

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading However that may be, it was undoubtedly a very old family indeed, as well as a distinguished one, and, like most old families, had its mysterious traditions; but, at any rate, the legend of the Bassompierres had nothing sinister about it.

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

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From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading However that may be, it was undoubtedly a very old family indeed, as well as a distinguished one, and, like most old families, had its mysterious traditions; but, at any rate, the legend of the Bassompierres had nothing sinister about it.

a social unit living together

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

a piece of land held under the feudal system

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading François de Bassompierre was born at the Château of Harouel, in Lorraine, on Palm Sunday, April 12, 1579, “at four o’clock in the morning.”

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

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From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

an expert in genealogy

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

a person of German nationality

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading However that may be, it was undoubtedly a very old family indeed, as well as a distinguished one, and, like most old families, had its mysterious traditions; but, at any rate, the legend of the Bassompierres had nothing sinister about it.

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From this reading François de Bassompierre was born at the Château of Harouel, in Lorraine, on Palm Sunday, April 12, 1579, “at four o’clock in the morning.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However that may be, it was undoubtedly a very old family indeed, as well as a distinguished one, and, like most old families, had its mysterious traditions; but, at any rate, the legend of the Bassompierres had nothing sinister about it.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading François de Bassompierre was born at the Château of Harouel, in Lorraine, on Palm Sunday, April 12, 1579, “at four o’clock in the morning.”

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading However that may be, it was undoubtedly a very old family indeed, as well as a distinguished one, and, like most old families, had its mysterious traditions; but, at any rate, the legend of the Bassompierres had nothing sinister about it.

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From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading However that may be, it was undoubtedly a very old family indeed, as well as a distinguished one, and, like most old families, had its mysterious traditions; but, at any rate, the legend of the Bassompierres had nothing sinister about it.

an eastern French region rich in iron-ore deposits

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading However that may be, it was undoubtedly a very old family indeed, as well as a distinguished one, and, like most old families, had its mysterious traditions; but, at any rate, the legend of the Bassompierres had nothing sinister about it.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading François de Bassompierre was born at the Château of Harouel, in Lorraine, on Palm Sunday, April 12, 1579, “at four o’clock in the morning.”

used to form the superlative

From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

of an obscure nature

From this reading However that may be, it was undoubtedly a very old family indeed, as well as a distinguished one, and, like most old families, had its mysterious traditions; but, at any rate, the legend of the Bassompierres had nothing sinister about it.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading However that may be, it was undoubtedly a very old family indeed, as well as a distinguished one, and, like most old families, had its mysterious traditions; but, at any rate, the legend of the Bassompierres had nothing sinister about it.

according to the clock

From this reading François de Bassompierre was born at the Château of Harouel, in Lorraine, on Palm Sunday, April 12, 1579, “at four o’clock in the morning.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading However that may be, it was undoubtedly a very old family indeed, as well as a distinguished one, and, like most old families, had its mysterious traditions; but, at any rate, the legend of the Bassompierres had nothing sinister about it.

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From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading François de Bassompierre was born at the Château of Harouel, in Lorraine, on Palm Sunday, April 12, 1579, “at four o’clock in the morning.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading François de Bassompierre was born at the Château of Harouel, in Lorraine, on Palm Sunday, April 12, 1579, “at four o’clock in the morning.”

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

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From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

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From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading However that may be, it was undoubtedly a very old family indeed, as well as a distinguished one, and, like most old families, had its mysterious traditions; but, at any rate, the legend of the Bassompierres had nothing sinister about it.

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From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

markedly new or introducing radical change

From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

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From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

one of the twelve Apostles (first century)

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading However that may be, it was undoubtedly a very old family indeed, as well as a distinguished one, and, like most old families, had its mysterious traditions; but, at any rate, the legend of the Bassompierres had nothing sinister about it.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

a male human offspring

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading François de Bassompierre was born at the Château of Harouel, in Lorraine, on Palm Sunday, April 12, 1579, “at four o’clock in the morning.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

Constituting number thirteen in a sequence.

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading However that may be, it was undoubtedly a very old family indeed, as well as a distinguished one, and, like most old families, had its mysterious traditions; but, at any rate, the legend of the Bassompierres had nothing sinister about it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading However that may be, it was undoubtedly a very old family indeed, as well as a distinguished one, and, like most old families, had its mysterious traditions; but, at any rate, the legend of the Bassompierres had nothing sinister about it.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

up to a particular time

From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

precisely as stated

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading François de Bassompierre was born at the Château of Harouel, in Lorraine, on Palm Sunday, April 12, 1579, “at four o’clock in the morning.”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading However that may be, it was undoubtedly a very old family indeed, as well as a distinguished one, and, like most old families, had its mysterious traditions; but, at any rate, the legend of the Bassompierres had nothing sinister about it.

at the time that

From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

which person or people

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

belonging to which person

From this reading If we are to believe the very confusing documents which François de Bassompierre collected about his family, it descended from the German House of Ravensberg, but, according to the learned genealogist, Père Anselme, its origin can be traced to the latter part of the thirteenth century, to one Olry de Dompierre, who became possessed of the fief of Bassompierre by marriage, and whose son, Simon, adopted the name, which became that of his descendants.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His family, which was one of the most ancient and illustrious of Lorraine, appears to have owed its name to the village of Betstein, or Bassompierre,[1] near Sancy, which formed part of its possessions until 1793, when it was confiscated and sold by the Government of Revolutionary France, with the rest of the Bassompierre property.

a late time of life

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Birth of François de Bassompierre--Origin of the Bassompierre family--A romantic legend--His grandfather--His father--His early years--He and his younger brother Jean are sent to the University of Pont-à-Mousson, and afterwards to that of Ingoldstadt--Their studies at Ingoldstadt--Death of their father, Christophe de Bassompierre--Journey of the two brothers through Italy--Their return to Lorraine.